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Family speak out against premature release of entertainer Taliep Petersen’s murderer

The family of slain music icon Taliep Petersen have broken their silence on the unexpected release of one of the convicted murderers Abdoer-Rasiet Emjedi last month, saying they were "blindsided" by the news. Emjedi was sentenced to 24 years imprisonment, however, was placed on parole last month after having served 11 years behind bars. In a statement to the media today, the family said after several calls to correctional services […]

3 December 2020

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‘My father’s murder is an every day struggle’

It was a dark, harrowing journey that shattered numerous lives, but finally, Taliep Petersen’s children are starting to pick up the pieces, a decade after his death. Friday 16 December marked 10 years since his senseless murder, a day etched into the memories of many Capetonians. The music and theatre icon that brought people together through exploring cultural identity, was ironically killed on the Day of Reconciliation. Tied up like […]

17 December 2016

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Taliep Petersen

Family speak out against premature release of entertainer Taliep Petersen’s murderer

‘My father’s murder is an every day struggle’

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